Business & Succession Planning & More Attorney · Serving Portland, ME · 57+ Years Experience
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About Peter S. Plumb at a Glance
Peter S. Plumb is a Partner based in Portland, Maine, practicing at Murray, Plumb & Murray. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and construction. Admitted to practice in Maine (1969), U.S. District Court, District of Maine (1969), and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1983). Educated at Columbia University Law School (J.D., 1969) and Princeton University (A.B., 1965). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Cumberland, Maine State and American Bar Associations. Serves clients in Portland, ME and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Peter S. Plumb
- Mr. Peter S. Plumb is a lawyer practicing business succession planning, business successions, real estate and 9 other areas of law
- Peter received a A.B. degree from Princeton University in 1965, and has been licensed for 57 years
- Peter practices at Murray, Plumb & Murray in Portland, ME
Practice Areas Explained
Peter S. Plumb's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter S. Plumb handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Portland.
Trusts in Portland
Peter S. Plumb is one of 103,428 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maine →
Business & Corporate Law in Portland
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Peter S. Plumb is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Maine →
Real Estate Law in Portland
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Peter S. Plumb is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Maine →
Bankruptcy & Debt in Portland
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Peter S. Plumb is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Maine →
Construction Law in Portland
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Portland
Practicing law in Maine. Legal matters in Maine are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Portland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maine state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maine brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maine courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Portland Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Portland-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Portland Choose Peter S. Plumb
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Peter S. Plumb's practice in the field of trusts, business, real estate, bankruptcy, and construction.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Peter S. Plumb brings 57+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Maine, U.S. District Court, District of Maine, and U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit, Peter S. Plumb can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering trusts, business, and real estate, Peter S. Plumb can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Portland
A Portland-based practice means Peter S. Plumb attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Peter S. Plumb Handles in Portland
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